Due to some changes in the Instagram Terms of Use, we’ve recently had to update our Instagram integration so it doesn’t use the Instagram API any longer. In this post, I want to go over why this is and what the implications are for everybody. 

So What Happened?

Essentially, Instagram has tightened their grip on the “how” their API is used and doesn’t want to allow for what VITY does. And it makes sense; VITY being a network to allow Advertisers to connect with Instagram users, we’d be in clear violation of their terms of use to force the issue. So, while we could get around this we’ve decided internally to abide by their decision and not force the point. Besides, as you’ll see below, it doesn’t really affect us too much. 

What Does This Mean?

Honestly, not much. All we’ve used Instagram for previously was to verify account ownership, and there are other ways to do that without using the Instagram API. Which is exactly what we’ve done. 

Now, if you want to link your Instagram to your VITY account, you’ll just go through a similar workflow to the Vine setup. Tell VITY who you are, hit up the VITY Instagram account and leave a comment, and we’ll personally verify your details. 

As always, let us know if you have any questions.